Voltomisation 

 

In addition to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, a Voltomiser can improve power factor, harmonics, transient suppression and voltage balance; leading, in many cases, to simultaneous technical and financial benefits. 

 

At a time when electricity costs are rising and organisations and businesses are aware of the need to cut carbon footprint, voltomisation makes sound commercial sense. 

 

In the UK, the electrical supply in commercial and industrial sites is typically between 415 volts and 430 volts three phase (240-253 volts single phase). Despite changes to the supply regulations and the move towards harmonisation with lower European voltages, an upper limit of 438 volts is still permitted and often measured. Equipment designed for operation throughout the European market is usually designed to operate efficiently at 380 volts three phase (219 volts single phase); whereas this equipment will operate safely in the UK, the excess voltage to which it is connected results in excessive power consumption. In fact, most of the electrical equipment installed throughout the UK will work more efficiently at a reduced supply voltage.